Improving HIV care for adolescents and young adults in low-resource settings
Official title: Implementation Science Capacity Supporting (IS-CSC)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10995950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young people with HIV by training new researchers and healthcare workers to come up with creative ways to provide better care in places that need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $665,348 |
| NIH project number | 1UM2HD116395-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults living with or at risk of HIV in low-resource settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or those living in high-resource settings, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of evidence-based HIV care for adolescents and young adults in resource-constrained environments. It involves training early career researchers and practitioners through a collaborative course and designathon, where participants work intensively to develop and implement innovative solutions tailored to local needs. The initiative aims to adapt and sustain effective HIV interventions, ensuring they are accessible and beneficial for young populations affected by HIV. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, the project seeks to improve health outcomes for these vulnerable groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective HIV care and support for adolescents and young adults in low- and middle-income countries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing evidence-based interventions for HIV care in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.